出身義大利最著名的葡萄酒世家Lodovico Antinori在見識到表兄Sassicaia，以及哥哥Solaia的成功之後，啓發了他也開創一家酒莊的夢想，於是在Bolgheri創立了也是生產「超級托斯卡尼紅酒」的
1981年，第一個生產的年份是Antinori家族強大的實力為後盾，本酒莊馬上一炮而紅，擠身全義大利最頂尖的波爾多型態紅酒的生產者之一，被譽為Ornellaia紅酒雖不是本酒莊最昂貴的產品，卻是最能代表本酒莊精神的招牌產品，採用Merlot、Petit Verdot等Michel Roland來指導，讓品質維持在相當高的水準。從它上市以來，當然酒評家們給予好評不斷，還數度獲選入1998年份在The 2014 Masseto has developed beautifully over the past few years of its oak and bottle evolution. This is a very distinctive edition of the iconic Italian Merlot that delivers a silky and streamlined approach. As bold and opulent as Masseto is in the warm vintages, I personally find those wines difficult to finish because the extract, concentration and intensity are so over the top. The best vintages of Masseto usually overpower any food dish you put before them. This is a subdued and downplayed expression instead. The cool summer season has shaped fresh berry notes of wild blackberry and cassis with drying mineral, tobacco, licorice and tar. There is evident sweetness here in terms of the wine's fruit flavors and its tannins, but there also is a cooling vein of acidity that makes the difference. The alcohol feels integrated and light. If you are hankering for a less massive and less muscular Masseto, this vintage is for you.
